Wellbeing and Activities Assistant - Bank

Job summary

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Southampton Manor Care Home in Southampton, Hampshire. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the resident's physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Other responsibilities will include: Maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.

Main duties of the job

At Avery Healthcare, we are looking for a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant to join our team at Southampton Manor Care Home in Southampton, Hampshire. We support our caring staff and celebrate their work as they make a positive impact on residents lives daily. You will assist the Wellbeing Coordinator in offering diverse activities to promote the residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Responsibilities include ensuring a safe working and living environment, communicating any changes in residents conditions, and liaising with the local community to foster social engagement. Ideal candidates must have effective verbal and written communication skills, an understanding of the importance of interaction for well-being, a positive attitude toward older people, and experience in a residential nursing Dementia setting. The role requires a DBS disclosure which Avery Healthcare will cover, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

About us

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. With a focus on fostering enriching experiences for both residents and staff, Avery operates over 100 care homes across the country. The company prides itself on creating a supportive, vibrant environment where both employees and residents feel valued. Avery's ethos of 'creating meaningful lives together' underscores its commitment to exceptional care and the professional development of its employees. It offers a nurturing atmosphere that emphasizes respect, compassion, and a shared dedication to high-quality care services. Their staff enjoys opportunities for continuous learning and development in a supportive atmosphere dedicated to making a positive impact on residents lives.

Details

• Date posted: 07 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.75 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1560373077
• Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Bassett, SO16 7AG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as aWellbeing and Activities Assistant at Southampton Manor Care Home in Southampton, Hampshire. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be tosupportthe Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the resident's physical, cognitive, and social well-being.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Maintaininga safe living and working environment,contributing to the positive and professional image of thehome.
• Reporting any changes in residents physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and the care staff.
• Supporting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
• Supporting establishing links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to encourage access to the wider community and promote intergenerational activity.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in everything you do.

Our ideal candidatemust:

• Have effective communication skills, verbal andwritten.
• Demonstrate understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people.
• Have a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
• Have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.